Bayan Gobi tour

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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This fantastic trip will take you to the historic site of the Great Mongol Empire (13th–15th century AD) and teach you about its history and cultural significance. You will visit the first center of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia, the legendary Erdene Zuu monastery, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Orkhon River Valley.

No trip to Mongolia is complete without a visit to the desert, so your next stop will be at the Bayangobi Sand Dunes. Here, you will be a guest of a real nomadic family and witness firsthand Mongolian nomadic culture and learn to make dairy products the Mongolian way.

On the way back, we will stop at the beautiful Hustai National Park to see the only remaining wild horse species in the world—the Takhi, aka Przewalski horse.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Elsen Tasarkhai, aka Bayangobi sand dunes

Stop At: Elsen Tasarkhai, Mongolia
In the early morning, we will depart from UB and drive to Elsen Tasarkhai (aka Bayangobi) and Khugnu Khan nature reserve where the gorgeous rocky mountain and mini version of sand dunes are. Upon arrival, we will visit to a camel breeder family which is a great way to learn more about nomadic lifestyle and people of Mongolia. In the afternoon, we visit the Erdene Khamba Khiid Buddhist surviving temple from the Great Repression in the 1930s in Hogno Khaan Nature Reserve Park –a good place for trekking/hiking and gives you a great view of surroundings.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Khugnu Tarna, FJ7R+F5H, Shibertuin sume, Mongolia
Khugnu Tarna national park is a beautiful landscape which has important cultural and ecological impacts.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khugnu Tarna, FJ7R+F5H, Shibertuin sume, Mongolia
We will visit a real nomad family in the area and spend the rest of the day with them to learn more about Mongolian nomadic lifestyle and take part in their daily activities, including tending to the livestock, and making Mongolian dairy products and meal
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Nomadic family in the area

Day 2: Ancient capital Karakorum

Stop At: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
Breakfast and we drive to ancient capital the Karakorum. We visit legendary monastery Erdene Zuu, the first Buddhist monastery in Central Mongolia founded in 1586, and its surroundings.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kharakhorum Museum, Khushuu Tsaidam Rd, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
In the afternoon, we will visit the Museum of Karakorum which gives a good introduction to Central Mongolia, its’ history and the UNESCO world heritage site Orkhon river valley.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Erdenesiin Khuree, 5 Rwp+R9 Karakorum, Mongolie, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
We will visit the newly established calligraphy center, Erdenesiin Khuree. If you want to take part in the workshop and learn how to write your name is calligraphy, you can pay on spot for the fee.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
Explore the breathtaking UNESCO world heritage site Orkhon river valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Standard ger camp

Day 3: Hustai National Park

Stop At: Hustai National Park, Ulaanbaatar 13 Mongolia
After breakfast, we will drive to Hustai National park- where the Takhi wild horses graze peacefully with other wild animals. Arrive there by before afternoon. We will watch a short documentary about the national park, and then we head into the national park to spot the wild horse known as Takhi, birds and other wildlife. Overnight at the ger camp.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Khustain Nuruu National Park, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Visit the ancient historic site of Ungut monument complex which displays 6-8th century AD man stones and tombs.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Hustai ger camp or similar

Day 4: Ulaanbaatar city

Stop At: City center, WW9C+7HJ, Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia
This morning we drive back to Ulaanbaatar for 2 hours and you will be dropped off at your accommodation. End of service
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel booked by the clients

Inclusions

  • 3x Breakfast
  • 3x Dinner
  • 3x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Elsen Tasarkhai
  • Entry/Admission - Erdene Zuu Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Erdenesiin Khuree
  • Entry/Admission - Hustai National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Kharakhorum Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Khugnu Tarna

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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